Cacoal

Cacoal is a municipality in western Brazil located in Rondônia state, situated in an area defined by agriculture and cattle ranching. The town developed along a major transportation route and now serves as an economic hub for surrounding rural areas.

The settlement formed in the 1960s during highway construction, with an early trader establishing shelter for travelers passing through. The connection to the transportation route enabled growth into a regional trading post.

The town serves as a regional trade hub where farmers and merchants regularly gather to buy and sell local goods and crafts. These markets shape daily life and show how central agriculture remains to the community.

The town is reachable by air through its local airport with regional flights, and sits on a main highway making road travel straightforward. Hotels and restaurants are concentrated in the town center, making navigation easy for visitors.

The name references cocoa trees that early explorers discovered growing in the region, reflecting the natural vegetation of the area. This connection to the landscape shaped how people identified the place from its beginning.

Location: Rondônia

Elevation above the sea: 200 m

Shares border with: Mato Grosso, Castanheiras, Espigão d'Oeste, Ministro Andreazza, Pimenta Bueno, Presidente Médici, Rolim de Moura, Rondolândia

Website: http://cacoal.ro.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -11.43861,-61.44722

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:30